Rosalie Fichman Berger

Rosalie F. Berger, age 106, passed away peacefully in her home at Stonebridge at Montgomery, in Skillman on March 29, 2026.

She and her identical twin sister, Gertrude Greifinger, formerly of South Orange, NJ, were born on March 25,1920 to David and Dora (Isserman) Fichman, in New Britain, CT. Rosalie was predeceased by her parents, her five older siblings: Benjamin Civins, Meyer (Mickey) Fichman, Alfred Fichman, Edith (Fichman)Kennedy, Milton Fichman, and her twin sister Gertrude.

Rosalie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Buzz) & Linda Berger, their daughter Melissa Berger, daughter, son-in-law & grandson Carly Berger Ogren, Jayce Ogren, & Alistair Jack Ogren, as well as her daughter Barbara Berger, Barbara's partner Polly Beals, and Barbara's children and their spouses: William Isaac (Billy) Berger-Bailey, his wife Hannah Adrian, Julia Berger-Bailey and her husband Michael Henley. She was beloved by her nieces, nephews, children of her cousins and all of the extended family.

A very warm, loving, and consummately sociable person, and the lone surviving member of her generation, Rosalie fulfilled the role of matriarch to her extended family. Always aesthetically inclined, Rosalie maintained her elegant style of dress and appearance. She was always ready for a party; the family gathered on many occasions to celebrate her life, including on March 22, 2026, for a birthday brunch at Stonebridge. Rosalie was a district leader for the Democratic Party in Springfield, NJ for many years and was a dedicated poll worker for years as well. She moved to Stonebridge in 2017, where she engaged with an entirely new community from the age of 97. She was an enthusiastic participant in "all the activities except swimming and bridge," painted many delightful pieces of art, organized dinner groups and developed close friendships with many residents and staff who adored her.

A small, family burial service will take place at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin, NJ on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Two days of shiva will be held at Buzz & Linda Berger's home, on Monday & Tuesday, April 6 & 7th, beginning at 7PM.

There will also be shiva held at the home of Barbara Berger, on Saturday, April 11 from 6 to 9PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Rosalie's honor to your favorite charitable organization.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.